as in guides
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
the mayor served as the First Lady's escort for her tour of the city
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as in accompanies
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a student from the college escorted my parents and me on our tour of the campus
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Recent Examples of escorts
Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Rubber bullets, pepper balls and tear gas have been fired at demonstrators, while employees of the facility have sought escorts into the building and had their tires slashed, according to court papers.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2025
More than 40 cars crashed into each other in the fog on December 17th last year, one of multiple annual weather events that led to lengthy lane closures followed by police escorts across the bridge.
—Crai S Bower, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
Erickson was training with the Caisson Detachment of the US Army’s 3d US Infantry Regiment, the staff member said – a unit that provides escorts for military and state funerals.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Its escorts included the destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, which is based in San Diego.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
While the massive masterpieces surely make a statement on their own, the float escorts are responsible for bringing the creation to life with a high-energy performances and positive vibes from start to finish.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Mackinac Bridge officials recorded the highest wind gust Monday morning, 49 mph, prompting an advisory and escorts across the span for vulnerable vehicles like motorcycles, pickup trucks with campers and other high-profile vehicles.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The island is owned by the federal government and is not open to the general public, so escorts or specific government ID cards are required for visitors.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Medlin escorts me down the hall to the judge’s office, where Skeet is in a meeting with some local men.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Foreign reporters can currently only enter Gaza when the Israeli military allows and escorts them.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
The winner will arrive by private car and be welcomed by a personal concierge who escorts them to the bed placed right next to the baseline.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Maduro and his wife also allegedly worked together between 2004 and 2015, with the help of military escorts, to traffic cocaine seized by Venezuelan law enforcement.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Rubber bullets, pepper balls and tear gas have been fired at demonstrators, while employees of the facility have sought escorts into the building and had their tires slashed, according to court papers.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2025
More than 40 cars crashed into each other in the fog on December 17th last year, one of multiple annual weather events that led to lengthy lane closures followed by police escorts across the bridge.
—Crai S Bower, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
Erickson was training with the Caisson Detachment of the US Army’s 3d US Infantry Regiment, the staff member said – a unit that provides escorts for military and state funerals.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Its escorts included the destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, which is based in San Diego.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
While the massive masterpieces surely make a statement on their own, the float escorts are responsible for bringing the creation to life with a high-energy performances and positive vibes from start to finish.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Mackinac Bridge officials recorded the highest wind gust Monday morning, 49 mph, prompting an advisory and escorts across the span for vulnerable vehicles like motorcycles, pickup trucks with campers and other high-profile vehicles.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The island is owned by the federal government and is not open to the general public, so escorts or specific government ID cards are required for visitors.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Enriquez’s organization, Little Village Community Council, saw its volunteer walking group which escorts children to school, grow from 13 to 32 students.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Medlin escorts me down the hall to the judge’s office, where Skeet is in a meeting with some local men.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Foreign reporters can currently only enter Gaza when the Israeli military allows and escorts them.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
The winner will arrive by private car and be welcomed by a personal concierge who escorts them to the bed placed right next to the baseline.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escorts
Noun
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These tours pair expert local guides, distinctive accommodations, and exclusive access (think private temple visits in Japan or luxury desert camps in Morocco) with a focus on meaningful community impact.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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The local guides immediately stepped in, got off the boat and attempted to immobilize the snake so that Fry and Smith would be able to take one of its scales for their snake genetics study.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Koma shared the photo of Tisdale French that accompanies her Cut essay, but with his head superimposed onto her body.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kiyan has never shied from the spotlight that accompanies his dad.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Three Cofán—an older man and his two young attendants—were waiting for us on the bank.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the car’s main level, there is a spacious bar and lounge area, where attendants can mix cocktails or pour wine, as well as an open viewing platform on the back of the car, ensuring travelers are fully immersed in the journey’s landscapes.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Texas guards contributed as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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The primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation receive Group 5 boarding.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The settlement is a landmark moment for Garcia, as well as other families who have claimed that their teens were harmed by what have been described as sexualized and interactive virtual companions.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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